Kangaroo Island Council Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky outcrop surrounded by turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a distant green hill.
An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dense forested area.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rolling hills, and a sunset.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky outcrop with rusted structures.
A rocky coastal landscape with a wooden walkway leading to a large rock formation.

Popular cities in Kangaroo Island Council

Vivonne Bay
Vivonne Bay
Known for Beaches
Recline on the sands of this secluded beach and keep watch for sea lions playing in the water and fishing boats returning to the bay’s jetty with the daily catch.

Reasons to visit

  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
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Kingscote
Kingscote
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Islands
Kangaroo Island’s largest town is a historic waterfront settlement with a great shopping strip, a heritage museum and a range of wildlife experiences.
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Superb complete rainbow on the coast of Kangaroo Island, Southern Australia
American River
Known for Islands, Rivers and Nature
Escape to secluded American River! Enjoy its island views, natural setting and dining.
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Penneshaw
Penneshaw
Known for Ferries and boats, Friendly people and Islands
Disembark your ferry or cruise ship and discover this captivating port town, which has museums, wildlife tours and historic landmarks dating back the early 1800s.
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Summer coastal beach with white sands and turquoise waters
Island Beach
Head to The Oyster Farm Shop and Sealink Ferry Terminal—just two of the sights around Island Beach.
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View of Emu Bay jetty, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Clear blue sea and park bench.
Emu Bay
Known for Friendly people and Islands
Escape to Emu Bay! Enjoy its island views.
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